Recipes
After Baby Tummy Butter
So, the last month of my pregnancy, my tummy stretched and stretched and stretched. Thankfully, it was stretching straight out and not wide out, but still I had a feeling there was a lot I couldn't see besides my feet and how to tie my shoes. My husband was...
Crockpot Gumbo
Our baby boy came a couple of weeks ago and I knew that would mean guests and visitors for at least a couple weeks. I just couldn't stand the thought of not having some meals ready for when people got here. Or, at least groceries ready for my mom or Mr. McKinney to...
Morning Breakfast Sandwiches
This post is part of a month long series on "lighter fare" with the Arkansas Women Bloggers #FoodieFriday collection. Each week for the past year I've made these breakfast sandwiches for Mr. McKinney. I need a little variety in my food life, but he can eat the same...
Short Cut Lasagna
Shortcut Lasagna is one of my top five "go-to" meals. Whether its a meal to gather, a meal to take, an easy meal to put in the freezer, or a hearty meal for a weeknight dinner that we can eat as leftovers later in the week. The meal is hearty, its a few ingredients...
Cowboy Ranch Chex Mix
Call it nesting or the holiday season, but I just couldn't let Christmas come without making some of favorite treats. My husband oversees a big processing plant and I think its so fun to love on his people any chance we get. But, when you have to make a treat...
Dragon Breath Fire Crackers
What is better for the holiday season that a spicy, crunchy snack that you can leave lying around your house, serve at parties, or take as a hostess gift? Dragon Breath Firecrackers are a quick snack or treat that you can much on, stuff in a stocking, or share in a...
Tis the Season | Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
The weather got cool this week. The afternoon sun is perfect. My yard is covered with leaves and the colors they are a changing. All that means is when I'm on Pinterest and I see anything pumpkin, my eyeballs turn to hearts and I get all googly-eyed!!! And, that...
Grandma Shirley’s Chocolate Pie | Foodie Friday
So, I figured out pretty quickly that pie was the quickest way to Mr. McKinney’s heart. And more specifically his mama/Grandma’s chocolate pie. Its makes an appearance at every holiday, birthday, or when he is home and just says, “mom, I think pie would be...















